1. Math ÷ Gender = SUCCESS! Presenters: Margie Myers, Jeanette Altman,
Camille Moore, Kara McKone
Ronald E. McNair Middle School, Lake City, SC

2. Ronald E. McNair Middle School
Lake City, South Carolina
92% of students receive
free or reduced lunch
25% are served by Special Education
was the first
year of full implementation
of single gender strategies
Title I School
425 students
6th - 8th grade
Student make-up:
65% African American
29% Caucasian
6% Hispanic

3. Math ÷ Gender = Success WHY?
Math anxiety increases significantly
in middle school!
Single Gender Strategies:
Classroom environment can be tailored to meet the interests of both genders
Communication is more effective when we can differentiate the way we relate to boys and girls
Reduce peer pressure and increases risk taking

4. Math ÷ Gender = Success WHY?
Different motivational strategies
Girls
- Getting the Grade
- Sense of accomplishment
Boys
Competition
- Pride through winning

5. Data Class average before implementing competition: 66%
Class average after implementing competition: 82%
Student Highlight:
Assessment Score
Before Competition: 42%
After Competition: 100%

6. Single Gender Strategies are just Single Gender Strategies
Keep in Mind…
Single Gender Strategies are just
GOOD Teaching!
Single Gender Strategies
are NOT twice the work.

7. Math ÷ Gender = Success How?
Build Community
Teamwork
Affirmation
Class Rewards
Talk Time
Scheduled Seat
Changes
Group Work
NO Drama Allowed!

8. Make learning RELEVANT through
Math ÷ Gender = Success How?
Make learning RELEVANT through
life connections
Girls: shopping, clothes, role playing, friends
Boys: sports/professional athletes, rapping, cars

9. Connection Math Concept: Percents Free Throw Percentage
Shopping Discounts

10. Connection
Math Concept:
Integers
“Mint- Egers”
Harry Potter

11. Connections Copy Change Flip Order of Operations Around The World
Rhythms and Movements:
Order of Operations
Steps for Division
Quadrant Aerobics
Adding Integers Song
Sayings:
Top Dog In the House
Around The World
Copy Change Flip

12. Math ÷ Gender = Success How?
Differentiated Activities
Teach content using varied activities to motivate and enhance learning.
Single gender strategies provide tools to make practicing concepts more engaging and effective.

13. Relay Race Basketball Practice Walk and Share
Reciprocal Teaching/Chart
Talk

14. Snowstorm! Girls: Work in teams Pair up to check answers
Specific and clear guidelines
Boys:
Competition
NO second chances!
Girls:
Work in teams
Pair up to check answers

15. Station Rotation Boys: Can be group or individual work
Timer counting down!
Boys need the movement
Girls:
Allow collaboration
Time can be more flexible
Have questions rotate instead of students

16. Review Jeopardy Work in groups
Girls:
Work in groups
All groups have the opportunity to gain points for having the correct answer
Boys:
Work in partners
Alternate shooter
Add points for made basket!

17. Powerpoint and Board Games:
Integer War:
Battleship:
sarah.lodick.com/edit/powerpoint_game/battlegraph/battlegraph.ppt
Powerpoint and Board Games:
See rules and modifications in handout

18. Questions?
Contact Information:
Kara McKone:
Camille Moore: